JURISDICTION OF COURTS (CRIMPRO)

First Level Courts

(MTC, MeTC, MCTC, Family Court Regional Trial Court Sandiganbayan Court of Appeals Supreme Court
MTCC)
Exclusive Original Jurisdiction (Criminal Cases)
1. Over all violations of 1. Criminal cases 1. Those where the penalty 1. Violation of RA 3019 1. Actions for annulment 1. Petitions for the
city or municipal where one or provided by law (Anti-Graft), RA of judgments of the issuance of writs of
ordinances more of the exceeds 6 years 1379 and Chapter II, RTC on the grounds CPM, Quo warranto,
committed within their accused is below imprisonment Sec. 2, Title VII of of extrinsic fraud and and Habeas Corpus
respective territorial 18 y.o. but not irrespective of the fine RPC; and other lack of jurisdiction against the CA,
jurisdiction. less than 9 y.o. 2. Violations of RA 9165 offenses committed [R47S1]. COMELEC, COA, SB,
or where one or 3. Violation of IPL by public officials and CTA en banc.
2. Over all offenses more of the 4. Defamation under Art. and employees in
punishable with victims is a minor 360 (Libel) relation to their
imprisonment not at the time of the 5. Violation of 9262 office, and private
exceeding 6 years commission of (VAWC) – should be individuals
irrespective of the the offense: with FC charged as co-
amount of fine, and Provided, That if 6. Anti-money Laundering principals,
regardless of other the minor is found 7. Violation of Cyber Crime accomplices and
imposable accessory guilty, the court Law accessories
or other penalties, shall promulgate 8. Those criminal cases including those
including the civil sentence and falling under the employed in
liability arising from ascertain any civil appellate jurisdiction of government-owned
such offenses or liability which the SB or controlled
predicated thereon, accused may 9. Violation of Election corporations, where
irrespective of kind, have incurred. Laws one or more of the
nature, value or The sentence, 10. Imposable penalty of accused are officials
amount thereof however, shall fine exceeds ₱4K occupying the
Provided, however, be suspended following positions in
That in offenses without need of the government,
involving damage to application whether in a
property through under the Child permanent, acting or
criminal negligence and Youth interim capacity, at
they shall have Welfare Code the time of the
exclusive original (PD 603); commission of the
jurisdiction thereof. 2. Cases against offense:
minors under the
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 JURISDICTION OF COURTS (CRIMPRO)
First Level Courts
(MTC, MeTC, MCTC, Family Court Regional Trial Court Sandiganbayan Court of Appeals Supreme Court
MTCC)
3. Expedited Rules (AM Dangerous 1.1. Officials of the
08-8-7-SC) Drugs Act, as Executive
a. Violation of traffic amended; branch classified
law, rules and 3. Violations of the as Grade '27' or
regulations. Special higher
b. Violation of rental Protection of specifically
law. Children Against including
c. Violation of city or Abuse, 1.2. Members of
municipal Exploitation and Congress
ordinances. Discrimination 1.3. Members of
d. Violation of BP 22. Act (RA 7610), as Judiciary
e. All criminal amended by RA 1.4. Members of
cases whose 7658; and Constitutional
imposable penalty 4. Cases of Commissions
is not exceeding domestic VAWC 1.5. All other national
1 year or fine not (RA 9262) and local
exceeding ₱50K. officials
f. Damage to classified as
property thru grade '27' and
reckless higher
imprudence and
the fine does not In cases where none of
exceed ₱150K the accused are
4. Imposable penalty of occupying the above
positions, the original
fine not exceeding
jurisdiction shall be
₱4K vested in the proper RTC
or MTC, etc., as the case
may be, pursuant to their
respective jurisdictions.
(S2, RA 7975, as
amended by RA 8249)

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 JURISDICTION OF COURTS (CRIMPRO)
First Level Courts
(MTC, MeTC, MCTC, Family Court Regional Trial Court Sandiganbayan Court of Appeals Supreme Court
MTCC)
In cases where there is
no specific allegation of
facts showing that the
offense committed in
relation to the public
office of the accused,
the original jurisdiction
shall also be vested in
the proper RTC or
MTC, etc., as the case
may be.

2. Civil and criminal

cases filed pursuant to
and in connection with
EO 1, 2, 14 and 14-A.
(S2 of RA 7975 as
amended by RA 8249
[1997])

Offense was committed

in relation to their
office (S4, RA 8249).
Otherwise, regular
courts shall take
cognizance in
accordance to their
vested jurisdictions. The
RTC shall have
exclusive original
jurisdiction where the
Information:

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 JURISDICTION OF COURTS (CRIMPRO)
First Level Courts
(MTC, MeTC, MCTC, Family Court Regional Trial Court Sandiganbayan Court of Appeals Supreme Court
MTCC)
1. Does not allege any
damage to
government or any
bribery; or
2. Alleges damage to
the government
arising from the
same or closely
related
transactions or acts
in an amount not
exceeding ₱1M.
Concurrent Original Jurisdiction (must adhere to the Doctrine of Hierarchy of Courts)
1. Concurrent with No Concurrent (see SC) (see SC) (see SC) 2. SC with the CA –
Fiscals and State Jurisdiction Petitions for CPM
Prosecutors. - against the RTC,
Except for MeTC in NLRC, CSC, and Other
NCR, conduct QJAs.
preliminary 3. SC with the SB –
investigation (PI) of Petitions for CPM,
offenses where the Habeas Corpus,
penalty prescribed by injunction, and other
law is at least 4 ancillary writs and
years, 2 months processes in aid of its
and 1 day without appellate jurisdiction
regard to fine. (S37 and over petitions of
of BP 129; R112S1, similar nature, including
as amended). PI of Quo Warranto, arising
crimes within the or that may arise in
jurisdiction of the SB cases filed or which
is conducted by the may be filed under E.O.
office of the Special Nos. 1, 2, 14 and 14-A,
Prosecutor under the s. 1986 (Sequestration
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 JURISDICTION OF COURTS (CRIMPRO)
First Level Courts
(MTC, MeTC, MCTC, Family Court Regional Trial Court Sandiganbayan Court of Appeals Supreme Court
MTCC)
OMB. (Sec. 11 of RA of Ill-gotten Wealth by
6770) Pres. Marcos, his
Family and Friends)
4. SC with the SB, CA
and RTC – Petition for
Writ of Amparo and
petition for Writ of
Habeas Data.
5. SC with the CA and
RTC
4.1. Petitions for habeas
corpus and quo
warranto;
4.2. Petitions for writs of
CPM against lower
courts or bodies;
4.3. Petition for Writ of
Amparo;
4.4. Petition for Writ of
Habeas Data; and
4.5. Petition for Writ of
Kalikasan.
5. SC with the RTC -
Actions affecting
ambassadors, other
public ministers and
consuls.

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 JURISDICTION OF COURTS (CRIMPRO)
First Level Courts
(MTC, MeTC, MCTC, Family Court Regional Trial Court Sandiganbayan Court of Appeals Supreme Court
MTCC)
Appellate Jurisdiction
No Appellate No Appellate 1. Over all cases decided 1. In cases where none 1. Ordinary Appeal by 1. Notice of Appeal
Jurisdiction Jurisdiction by the First Level of the accused are Notice of Appeal or 1.1. From RTC or
Courts in their occupying positions Record on Appeal SB in all criminal
respective territorial corresponding to SG 1.1. Appeals from RTC, cases involving
jurisdiction (S22, BP 27 or higher as EXCEPT those offenses for which
129, as amended). prescribed in the said appealable to the the penalty imposed
RA 6758 or military SC is reclusion
and PNP officers 1.2. Appeals from RTC perpetua or life
mentioned above, on constitutional, imprisonment, and
exclusive original tax, jurisdictional those involving
jurisdiction thereof questions involving other offenses
shall be vested in the questions of fact which, although not
proper RTC and MTC, which should be so punished, arose
as the case may be, appealed first to the out of the same
pursuant to their CA occurrence or which
respective 2. Petition for Review may have been
jurisdictions as 2.1. Appeals from CSC committed by the
provided in BP 129 as 2.2. Appeals from RTC accused on the
amended (RA 10660 in cases appealed same occasion
amending PD 1606 from MeTC and 1.2. Automatic review in
and RA 8249). MCTC which are criminal cases
2. Over final judgments, not a matter of right where the death
resolutions or orders 2.3. Appeals from the penalty is imposed
of RTC whether in the CTA and QJAs by the RTC or SB
exercise of their own 2. Petition for Review
original jurisdiction or on Certiorari
of their appellate 3. Appeals from RTC
jurisdiction as herein exercising original
provided (RA 10660 jurisdiction if no
amending PD 1606 question of fact is
and RA 8249). involved and the case
involves:
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 JURISDICTION OF COURTS (CRIMPRO)
First Level Courts
(MTC, MeTC, MCTC, Family Court Regional Trial Court Sandiganbayan Court of Appeals Supreme Court
MTCC)
2.1. Constitutionality or
validity of treaty,
international or
executive agreement,
law, presidential
decree, proclamation,
order, instruction,
ordinance, or
regulation
2.2. Legality of tax, impost,
assessment, or toll, or
penalty in relation
thereto
2.3. Jurisdiction of lower
courts
4. CTA decisions
rendered en banc
5. Appeals from the SB
on pure questions of
law

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First Level Courts
(MTC, MeTC, MCTC,
MTCC)
Special Jurisdiction –
in the absence of all the
RTC Judges in a
province or city, any
MTC Judge may hear
and decide petitions for a
writ of habeas
corpus or applications
for bail in criminal
cases in the province or
city where the absent
RTC Judges sit (S34, BP
129, as amended).
Note: Sharia Courts not discussed
JURISDICTION OF COURTS (CRIMPRO)
Family Court Regional Trial Court Sandiganbayan Court of Appeals Supreme Court
Other Jurisdictions
Special Jurisdiction –
SC may designate certain
branches of RTC to
handle:
1. Juvenile and domestic
relations cases
2. Other cases which the
SC may determine in
the interest of a
speedy and efficient
administration of
justice (BP 129 S23)
Court of Tax Appeals

1. Exclusive Original Jurisdiction in tax collection cases involving final and executory assessments for taxes, fees, charges and penalties when the amount is at least ₱1M.
2. Exclusive Original Jurisdiction over cases involving criminal offenses arising from violations of the NIRC or Tariff and Customs Code and other laws administered by the
BIR or the BoC, where the principal amount of taxes and fees, exclusive of charges and penalties, claimed is at least ₱1M, or where there is a specified amount claimed.
3. Original Appellate Jurisdiction
3.1. Decisions of the CIR in cases involving disputed assessments, refunds of internal revenue taxes, fees or other charges, penalties imposed in relation thereto, or other
matters arising under the NIRC or other law or part of law administered by the BIR;
3.2. Decisions of the Commissioner of Customs in cases involving liability for customs duties, fees or other money charges; seizure, detention or release of property affected;
fines, forfeitures or other penalties imposed in relation thereto; or other matters arising under the Customs Law or other law or part of law administered by the BOC
3.3. In automatic review cases where such decisions of the Commission of Customs favorable to the taxpayer is elevated to the Secretary of Finance
3.4. Decisions of the Secretary of Trade and Industry, in the case of non-agricultural product, commodity or article, or the Secretary of Agriculture, in the case of agricultural
product, commodity or article, in connection with the imposition of the Anti-Dumping Duty, Countervailing and Safeguard Duty
3.5. Criminal cases involving violations of the NIRC and the Tariff and Customs Code
3.6. Decisions of the RTC in local tax cases
3.7. Decisions of the Central Board of Assessment Appeals (CBAA) in cases involving the assessment and taxation of real property Collection of internal revenue taxes and
customs duties the assessment of which have already become final.

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